SOLUTION: separate 55 into two parts which have the ratio of 2:3

SOLUTION: separate 55 into two parts which have the ratio of 2:3

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Question 222643: separate 55 into two parts which have the ratio of 2:3
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+3x=55
5x=55
x=11
2x=22
3x=33
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